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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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