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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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