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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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