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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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