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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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