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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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