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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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