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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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