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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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