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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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