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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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