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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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