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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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