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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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