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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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