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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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