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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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