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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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