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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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