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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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