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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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