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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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