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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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