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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches 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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