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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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