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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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