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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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