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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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