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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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