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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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