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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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