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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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