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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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