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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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