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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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