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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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