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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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