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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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