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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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