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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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