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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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