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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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