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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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