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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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