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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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