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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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