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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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