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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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