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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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