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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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