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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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