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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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