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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key 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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