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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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