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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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