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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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