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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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