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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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