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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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