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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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