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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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