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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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