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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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