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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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