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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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