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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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