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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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