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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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