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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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