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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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