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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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