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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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