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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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