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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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