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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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