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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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