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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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