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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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