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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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