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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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