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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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