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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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