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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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