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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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