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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not 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 issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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