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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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