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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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