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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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