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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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