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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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