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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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