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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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