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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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