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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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