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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key 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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