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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding 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 education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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