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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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