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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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