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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing 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 definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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