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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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