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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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