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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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