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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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