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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the 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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