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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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