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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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