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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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