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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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