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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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