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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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