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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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