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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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