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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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