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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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