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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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