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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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