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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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