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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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