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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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