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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating 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 studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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