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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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