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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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