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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the 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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