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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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