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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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