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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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