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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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