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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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