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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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