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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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