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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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