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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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