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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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