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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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