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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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