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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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