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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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