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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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