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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always 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 online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the 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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