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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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