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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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