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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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