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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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