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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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