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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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