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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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