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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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