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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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