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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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