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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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