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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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