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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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