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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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