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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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