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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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