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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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