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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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