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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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