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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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