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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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