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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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