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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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