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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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