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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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