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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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