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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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