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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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