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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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