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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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