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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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