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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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