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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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