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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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