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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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