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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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