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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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