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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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