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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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