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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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