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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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