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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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