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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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