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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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