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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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