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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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