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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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