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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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