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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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