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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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