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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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