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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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