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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major 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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