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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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