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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important 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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