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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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