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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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