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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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