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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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