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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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