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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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