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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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