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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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