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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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