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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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