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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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