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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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