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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the 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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