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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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