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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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