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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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