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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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