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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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