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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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