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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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