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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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