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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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