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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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