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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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