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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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