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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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