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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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