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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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