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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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