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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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