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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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