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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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