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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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