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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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