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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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