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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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