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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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