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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major 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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