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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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