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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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