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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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