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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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