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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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