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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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