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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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