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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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