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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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