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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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