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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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