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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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