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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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