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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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