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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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