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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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