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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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