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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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