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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key 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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