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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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