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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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