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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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