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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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