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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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