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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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