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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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