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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This 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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