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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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