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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key 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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