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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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