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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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