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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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