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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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