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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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