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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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