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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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