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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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