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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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