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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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