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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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