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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major 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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