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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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