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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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