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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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