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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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