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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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