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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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