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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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