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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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