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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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