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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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