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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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