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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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