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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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