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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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