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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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