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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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