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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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