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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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