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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important 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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