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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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