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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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