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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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