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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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