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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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