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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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