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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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