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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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