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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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