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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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