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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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