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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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