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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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