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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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