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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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