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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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