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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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