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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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