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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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