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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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