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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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