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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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