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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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