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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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