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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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