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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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