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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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