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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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