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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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