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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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