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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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