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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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