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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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