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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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