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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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