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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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