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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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