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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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