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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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