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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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