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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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