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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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