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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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