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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers 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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