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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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