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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key 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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