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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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