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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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