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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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