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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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