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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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