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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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