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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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