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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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