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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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