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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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