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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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