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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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