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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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