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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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