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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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