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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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