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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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