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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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