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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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