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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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