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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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