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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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