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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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