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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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