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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the exciting 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 book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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