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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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