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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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