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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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