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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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