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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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