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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important 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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