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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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