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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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