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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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