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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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