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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education