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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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