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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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