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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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