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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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