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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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