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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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