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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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