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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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