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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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