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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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