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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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