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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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