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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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