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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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