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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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