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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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