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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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