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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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