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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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