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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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