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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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