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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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