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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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