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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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