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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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