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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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