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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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