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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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