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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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