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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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