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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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