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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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