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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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