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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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