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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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