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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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