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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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