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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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