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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes 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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