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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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