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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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