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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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