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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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