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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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