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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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