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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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