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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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