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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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