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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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