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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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