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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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