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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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