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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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