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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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