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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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