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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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