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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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