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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major 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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