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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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