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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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