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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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