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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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