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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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