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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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