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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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