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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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