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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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