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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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