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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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