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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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