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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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