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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the inspiring 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 definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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