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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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