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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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