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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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