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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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