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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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