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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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