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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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