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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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