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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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