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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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