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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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