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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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