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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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