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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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