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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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