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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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