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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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