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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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