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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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