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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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