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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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