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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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