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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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