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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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