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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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