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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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