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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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