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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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