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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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