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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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