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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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