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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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