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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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