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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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