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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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