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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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