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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching 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 teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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