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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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