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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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