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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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