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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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