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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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