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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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