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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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