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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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