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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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