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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting 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 dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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