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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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