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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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