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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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