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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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