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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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