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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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