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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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