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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches 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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