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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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