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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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