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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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