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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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