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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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