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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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