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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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