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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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