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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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