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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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