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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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